Order of Saint Saviour Also known as Brigittines, Salvatorian Order, Salvatorians, Order of the Most Holy Saviour of Saint Bridget. Order for monks and nuns founded by Saint Bridget of Sweden, at Vadstena, Sweden in 1346, approved by Pope Urban V as a branch of the Augustinians. They engage in literary work particularly in the … Continue reading “Order of Saint Saviour”
Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem
Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem Military order originating in the leper hospital of Jerusalem, founded in the 12th century; when it became military is uncertain. Sanctioned by successive popes, in 1490 Innocent VIII suppressed it. Frequent efforts toward reestablishment were made until the French Revolution permanently abolished it. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Order of Saint James of Compostela
Order of Saint James of Compostela Founded in the 12th century to fight the Moors. Leon and Ucles in Castile both claim its birth, but after the union of the two crowns Ucles became the headquarters of the order. The rule of Saint Augustine was adopted and Pope Alexander III recognized it as a religious … Continue reading “Order of Saint James of Compostela”
Order of Saint Dominic
Order of Saint Dominic A religious order embracing the Order of Friars Preachers, which is the First Order, the Dominican Sisters (see Second Order of Saint Dominic), and the Brothers and Sisters of Penitence of Saint Dominic (see Third Orders). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Order of Saint Benedict
Order of Saint Benedict Broadly speaking, the Order comprises all religious following the Rule of Saint Benedict, though in its proper sense it does not include branches of the order which later became independent, such as the Cistercians and Camaldolese. The Benedictines, sometimes called Black Monks from their habit, were founded at Monte Cassino, Italy, … Continue reading “Order of Saint Benedict”
Order of Reformed Cistercians of Our Lady of La Tr
Order of Reformed Cistercians of Our Lady of La Tr The reorganized congregation of the ancient Order of Citeaux founded 1098 by Saint Robert in accordance with the Rule of Saint Benedict, reformed by the Abbot de Rance, 1664. Despoiled by the French Revolution, a number of the monks with their superior, Dom Augustin de … Continue reading “Order of Reformed Cistercians of Our Lady of La Tr”
Order of Preachers
Order of Preachers Founded by Saint Dominic de Guzman at Prouille, France, and received pontifical letters from Pope Innocent III, 1205, adopting the Rule of Saint Augustine, with certain additions, 1216. The salvation of souls, especially by means of preaching, is the aim of the order, which soon spread in other countries. Preaching and teaching … Continue reading “Order of Preachers”
Order of Pius IX
Order of Pius IX Papal order of knighthood founded on 17 June 1847 by Pope Pius IX. It comprises four classes: Knights of the Great Ribbon who wear a wide dark blue silk ribbon bordered with red which extends saltire-wise from the left shoulder to the right side where the star of the order is … Continue reading “Order of Pius IX”
Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel An ancient order which venerates as its founder the Prophet Elias, who lived nine centuries before Our Lord Jesus Christ. Its Elian traditions, though contested by several modern critics, have nevertheless been approved by the Church, who in the Office for his feast has allowed the Order to … Continue reading “Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel”
Order of Our Lady of Mercy for the Ransom of Capti
Order of Our Lady of Mercy for the Ransom of Capti A congregation founded at Barcelona in 1218 by Saint Peter Nolasco, especially devoted to the ransom of captives from the Moors, and following the rule drawn up by Saint Augustine. The development of the order was immediate and widespread throughout France, England, Germany, Portugal … Continue reading “Order of Our Lady of Mercy for the Ransom of Capti”